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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1890
Page
1
Reports from multiple locations describe a rapid grip outbreak with numerous cases in Trenton New Jersey and surrounding towns. Doctors are overwhelmed. several physicians and editors are affected. deaths are reported in Boston and Cumberland Valley cases rise amid widespread illness and panic.
The ex empress Theresa Christina Maria of Brazil died Saturday in Oporto at the home of Dom Pedro I after heart disease. Dom Pedro, visiting the city, learned of her critical condition and returned from a museum visit. the couple’s only child is the Countess d Eu. She was born March 14, 1822, daughter of Francis I of the Two Sicilies, and married Dom Pedro I in 1843. She was liberal minded and sympathized with her husband’s push for a free government.
The Barnwell jail was breached last night. eight Black men were killed by masked shooters. The coroner’s inquest found gunshot wounds inflicted by unknown parties. The victims were eight men tied to trees along the road, two accused of murder in Hefferman’s case and six in Madin’s. A Jamestown funeral described Mrs. Prendergast’s charity and public library legacy. Separately, Howard Dorsey sues Bradford, Pa., for $10,000 over injuries from a gas-lit jail cell incident.
Jamestown voters approved a bond measure by 39 majority at a special election on December 27 to fund an electric light plant. The decision may face legal challenge as the council could be enjoined from implementing the project.
A quirky list of New Year's resolutions made by members of the community. Names include Will Yates, Sam Allen, Willis Cowan, Dr W. 8. Pierce, Ben Noyes, George Wetmore, Jake Eysinger, Del Arird, and others. Items range from riding a bicycle, abstaining from smoking, avoiding political conflicts, to refusing to invest in a grocery store and pledges about public duties.
A playful verse recalls a suitor asking a woman her preferred paper while she teases with a string of newspaper names. The exchange ends with her naming The Ledger as her favorite sheet in a lighthearted, literary joke about press loyalties.
Death notices confirm the passing of A H Daniels at Hot Springs Arkansas on December 24 illness rheumatism. Daniels served as secretary and treasurer of the Southwestern Oil Company and was a recognized figure in oil circles. He will be buried in Hartford Connecticut. he leaves many friends in Warren and vicinity.
At a recent Farmers' club session in the courthouse, attorney C. H. Noyes outlined a $32,000 surplus from the auditor’s report, noting taxes delayed until October under the new law and $9,000 borrowed from the Rouse fund. He said without treasury cash the county would have had to borrow. The 1889 tax rate rose to fund expenses, with prior years varying from 41 to 4 mills. Next year’s goal is 3 mills. The club debated investing the Rouse bequest, as the county has no debt since the late Mr. Rouse. The court house and jail were funded from the Rouse money, with the board now deciding how to invest it as a sacred trust. Election results named W. S. Acocks president, Charles Lott vice president, B. F. Morris treasurer, Willis Cowan secretary, and Lott to the state board of agriculture. The group approved resolutions thanking officials and noted open county books for inspection.
Fredonia New York reports a secret marriage between Robert C. Cumming and Louise Kennedy amid town excitement. The event, dated July 28 1887, united two youths ages 19 and 18, with later notes revealing similar historic Friday events and a stray wall paper advertisement ending with an orphaned fragment.
In Clarendon Pa this week the Williams Irish comedy company will perform at the H. & L. ball on Thursday and Friday. The troupe comes well recommended and reports complete scenery and a fine opera house venue. Also noted is local talk of monopolies and oil industry concerns affecting the oil region along with various town notices and social items.
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